Careers Opportunities

Positions Available

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside a team of rural experts. Our state of the art, forward thinking, established, Cornerstone accredited General Practice provides primary care and emergency services to a population of 5,500 with a dedicated team of administrators and prime trained nursing staff working with standing orders.

Enjoy a supportive, collegial team and work in a thriving practice offering excellent opportunities, attractive remuneration and collaborative mentoring.

Our diverse West Coast General Practice network assures clinical support as well as access to peer review and education meetings.

The Grey Base Hospital is 35 minutes away by road and is fully supported by the Canterbury District Health Board and Hospital.

Tel: Hokitika +64 3 755 8180 or email:

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The population has an above average low socio-economic population with high rates of life style disease. Main industries include farming, forestry, fishing, coal & gold mining, along with tourism.

The majority of the population are European with 1 in 8 being Maori. There are also other ethnic groups in the area. The majority of patients are aged between 45 and 64 with the balance of the population on either side of this age bracket.

Main Street which includes among others 100% Ellerys, Mitre 10, New World, Take Note.

What banking facilities are available?

ASB, Westpac, Kiwibank, ANZ & BNZ Eftpos terminal.

Petrol/service station facilities:

BP, Challenge

Are dental services available?

Yes, in Greymouth

Swimming pool/s:

Yes, heated but closed in the off season for two months, another in Greymouth.

Sports clubs:

Yes, There are rugby clubs, a rugby league club, hockey and soccer clubs, cricket and road cycling clubs. A sailing club is located at Lake Mahinapua, 10kms south of the town, alpine skiing is available at two club ski fields and two commercial fields within two and a half hours of Hokitika. The Hokitika Aero Club flies a number of single engine aircraft and has a very active Microlight group. The airport also serves as a base for several helicopter pilots servicing the agricultural, hunting and tourism industries. Other sports are tennis, squash, badminton, golf, netball, basketball, a marching club, powerboat, fishing and gun clubs.

Hokitika, with a population of approximately 4,400, is the administrative and social centre for Westland, the southern end of the West Coast. The industries that support the local community are principally focused on the primary sector and include: Farming and Horticulture, Forestry, Gold mining, Tourism and hospitality, Retail, Conservation, Construction, Cottage industry eg Crafts, moss processing

The department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a small vital unit of three Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. they are supported by modern ultrasound services both within and outside the department. A recently introduced digital radiology service allows electronic viewing of images

Additional information

Westland Medical Centre

Practice Hours

Weekend and Public Holiday walk-in clinics are available for Urgent cases only. Either a doctor or registered nurse staff these. Clinic Hours being at 10.00am and again at 5.00pm.

Practice Phone Number

03 755 8180

Practice Fax Number

03 7557499

Practice Address

54A Sewell Street,

Hokitika, 7810

Appointments

We are currently enrolling new patients.

Consultations with both the doctors and nurses are usually made by appointment. It is a good idea to let the receptionist know how urgent the appointment is and what it is for. Some procedures may take a little longer. Please let the receptionist know when you have arrived for your appointment. They will check you off on the computer and this lets the doctor or nurse know you are here.

Waiting time

Due to unexpected emergencies, delays are sometimes inevitable. Reception will keep all waiting patients informed. We ask for your tolerance and understanding in these circumstances. Please remember to tell us you have arrived, otherwise you may be missed.

After hours service

Telephone: 755 8180

We provide a 24-hour a day,365 days a year service.

The Westland Medical Centre uses an after hours contact centre staffed by registered nurses. All after-hours phone calls will be answered by a nurse who will triage. If required they will then contact the on call provider.

Weekend and Public Holiday clinics are available for Urgent cases only. Either a doctor or registered nurse staff these. Clinic Hours being at 10.00am and again at 5.00pm.

Surcharges apply for these visits.

In an Emergency dial 111

Our Cornerstone acceditation is up to date. This is the third time we have been accedited. See